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title: "Arsenal fans slam Southgate as they stake their claim for Holding to make Euro 2020 squad"
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author: "Charlie Smith"
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published: "2019-09-12T07:00:32Z"
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# Arsenal fans slam Southgate as they stake their claim for Holding to make Euro 2020 squad

Rob Holding looks set for a long-awaited Arsenal return this month after spending eight months on the sidelines with a knee injury.

The central defender’s return to action will come as a welcome boost to Unai Emery, however, it appears as if some Arsenal fans are looking to make plans for the Englishman next year.

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Following Harry Maguire and Michael Keane’s poor England performances against Kosovo on Tuesday evening, [@LTArsenal](https://twitter.com/ltarsenal/status/1171532597714812928) shared their views on the possibility of Holding earning a surprise spot in Gareth Southgate’s Euro 2020 squad.

> Twitter: Rob Holding is watching this closely. Do not be surprised if he is picked for the Euros. https://t.co/5dgNf3DjUY (@ltarsenal)

These Arsenal fans were quick to respond, with many claiming that Southgate will pick his favourites over talent.

> Twitter: @ltarsenal If he plays like maldini he still wont be picked…. Southgate has picked his goldenboys (@CasaDePepel)

> Twitter: @ltarsenal Southgate has his favs uf holding plays on his lasts last season form hes one of england best cbs (@Kawal\_Singh\_)

> Twitter: @ltarsenal Southgate doesn’t like Arsenal players so I very much doubt he will pick Holding over an 85m player regardless (@Liam\_110)

> Twitter: @ltarsenal They ain’t ready bro… https://t.co/mnkthQEsfL (@bhavss14)

> Twitter: @ltarsenal I would actually be very surprised because Southgate rarely ever goes for players on form. Always reputation for him. (@AfcNas)

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### Read Arsenal verdict

Of course, right now, Holding doesn’t really have a chance of breaking into Southgate’s squad, however, in a few months time, things could look very different for the 23-year-old.

If he nails down a regular spot in Unai Emery’s side when he returns and can establish himself as a key member of the squad, then he’ll have every chance of becoming a surprise inclusion next summer.

Maguire is a certainty to make the squad, however, Holding could rival the likes of Keane, Tyrone Mings, John Stones and James Tarkowski for a spot in the 23, but for now, he’ll need to focus on impressing for the Gunners over the coming months.